ML Lesson 24 Flashcards

1
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What does repress mean?

A

to allow you to express or do something under your control

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2
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What is a reprisal?

A

an act to hurt someone who has hurt someone else

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3
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What is reproach?

A

an expression of disapproval or disappointment

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4
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What does repudiate mean?

A

to refuse to accept or support

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5
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What does repugnant mean?

A

to cause a strong feeling of dislike

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6
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What does reputable mean?

A

to be respected and trusted by most people

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7
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What is repute?

A

the state of being very thought about

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8
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What does rescind mean?

A

to officially end a law

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9
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What is resilience?

A

the ability to become strong again; to have the ability to return to its original form after something happens

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10
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What does resolute mean?

A

to be firm

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11
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What is a respite?

A

an interval of rest or relief

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12
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What is restitution?

A

the act of returning something to its owner

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13
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What does retain mean?

A

to keep in possession

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14
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What does retard (v.) mean?

A

to slow down something

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15
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What does reticent mean?

A

to be reversed

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16
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What is retribution?

A

punishment for doing something wrong

17
Q

What does revere mean?

A

to have great respect for someone

18
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What is a revulsion?

A

a very sudden feeling of dislike or disgust

19
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What does rife mean?

A

to be very common and unplesant

20
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What does rigorous mean?

A

to be strict or demanding